Retinal Detachment

Did you know that retinal detachment affects about 1 in 10,000 people each year? With three locations in the San Joaquin Valley, the Central Valley Eye Medical Group, Inc. team regularly cares for patients with this serious condition, which can disrupt vision and potentially lead to blindness. Retinal detachment can happen suddenly. However, understanding its causes and risk factors can help protect your […]

A retinal detachment is not a routine eye medical condition – it’s an outright emergency. Without prompt care, you can lose your vision permanently. This condition occurs when a thin layer of tissue positioned at the back of the eye (the retina) detaches from its intended position. Retinal cells are separated from the blood vessels providing

If you experience sudden flashes or the appearance of a series of new floaters across your vision, you may have a detached retina. Retinal detachment is an emergency situation where the thin tissue at the back of the eye, the retina, pulls away from the wall. If a detached retina isn’t treated immediately, it can

The retina of our eyes is the interior lining on the back of the eye. It contains million of light-sensing nerve endings, known as photoreceptor rods and cones. When light enters the eye it is focused on the retina. The retina then perceives those images and nerve impulses are sent through the optic nerve to